Friday, December 11, 2015

What are the benefits of drinking lemon water?

I first encountered lemon water a couple of years back. A friend of mine bought some lemon at the grocery store to make lemon water and when I asked her "Why are you drinking that?" she replied "It's healthy" but how healthy? I did my research about lemon water and it was nothing short of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.. you'll love lemon water after reading this. Keep reading!

What are the benefits?

1. Rejuvenates Your Skin: Lemons have loads of
vitamin C, which assists in the production of collagen, helps in the
prevention of wrinkles, and defends your skin against free-radical
damage. Water also helps carry nutrients to your cells, so staying
properly hydrated is important!

2. Boosts Energy & Alertness: The potassium in lemon helps with brain and nerve function, which can increase your alertness. Plus, according to Natural Health Magazine,
scientists found that just a whiff of lemon can boost your feel-good
hormones and reduce stress levels.

3. Hydrates Your Body: When your body is dehydrated,
it holds on to fat cells, and dehydration can also make make you feel
hungry. Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall body health, so
starting your day with a glass of water is a no-brainer. Plus, the lemon
gives it a flavor boost.

4. Helps Your Immune System:The ascorbic acid (vitamin C) found in lemons is necessary for healing wounds.
Lemon water is also touted as helping break up phlegm during a cold and
soothing sore throats. Drinking water during illness is crucial, as
your body’s defenses are working overtime to fight off sickness.
Consuming lemon in order to tackle and prevent illnesses like the common
cold hasn’t been proven, however, unless you live in severe climates.

5. Eliminates Toxins: The liver responds to fresh lemon juice more than any other food source because it amps up its enzyme production, according to Dr. Alexander F. Beddoe.
This boosts the liver’s efficiency in secreting bile for digestion and
releasing toxins. Lemon juice is known as being a diuretic, which means
it helps your kidneys eliminate water and some toxins by increasing the
frequency of urination. This could potentially help people who suffer
from UTI’s.

6. Could Aid In Weight loss: In addition to helping
regulate your metabolism, lemons also contain pectin fiber. This fiber
makes you feel full, and therefore can help stave off hunger and prevent
cravings. Drinking plenty of water also contributes to this full
feeling. By combining two natural ingredients, lemon and water, you’re
already starting your day on a healthy note — and this can lead to better eating habits throughout the day.